Our ground breaking service last Sunday for the new EpiCenter was a special blessing for our church and over 200 students who participated! Our giving to the entire Thrive Project now exceeds $3,378,000, or 92% of the amount needed to pay for all of our renovations and construction in cash. The remaining need is $302,000. Construction is set to begin in June.
A Gift for Friends
Pastor Craig's new book, Red Key, is now available in the Worship Center foyer for $5 per copy. Purchase four for $20, and you will receive a 5th book at no cost. Use this book as a gift for friends and neighbors. It is also available in electronic format via Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook.
Baby Bottles for Life
Pick up a baby bottle in The Worship Center this Sunday, fill it with spare change, and return it by Sunday, May 22. The money will benefit the ministry of Real Choices Pregnancy Medical Clinics, serving young moms facing unplanned pregnancies.
Peru for You?
For information on our ministry in Lima, Peru please attend a brief informational meeting with Missions Pastor Dale Molden this Sunday, May 8, at 12:30 pm in the Chapel. A team meeting will also be held on Sunday, May 15, from 9:00 - 11:00 am in The Next Step Room.
Baptism Day
A special baptism day will be held on Sunday, May 15. To register for baptism, please contact your age-group minister or call the Church Office.
VBS - 5 Weeks Away
Our annual VBS for kids ages kindergarten through 6th grade completed is set for June 6-1o from 8:45 am - 12:00 noon. To register, please visit a children's check-in counter or the Children's Kiosk in the foyer, or click here to download volunteer and registration forms. A volunteer meeting will be held Sunday, May 22, at 4:00 pm in The Jungle.
National Day of Prayer
Please stop by The Chapel on Thursday, May 5, from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm for the National Day of Prayer and a time of personal prayer for our nation. Our ministerial staff members will be present to assist in the event.
Summer @ First!
Vacation Bible School
June 6-10
Kids' 3rd & 4th Camp/Sabine Creek
June 28-July 1
Merge 5th & 6th Camp/Austin College
July 5-8
Student Missions Camp/Durango, CO
July 10-16
Servant's Celebration
All volunteers who serve in the 48+ volunteer ministries in our church are invited to make reservations to attend our SERVANT'S CELEBRATION on Wednesday, June 1, at 6:30 pm in The Vineyard. Reservations for adult meals and childcare will be due May 29. To make your reservation, contact Rene Langston at . Merge and Student ministries will serve tables. Save the date!
A Gift for Friends
VBS - 5 Weeks Away
